What is the Combined Book Exhibit®?
THE Combined Book Exhibit® is one of the most widely recognized and highly respected names in the publishing community. For over 85 years, CBE has been showcasing published works at national and international book shows and expos, becoming a dependable resource for the publishers it serves, and the librarians and educators who depend on it. THE COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT’S® reputation with publishers has helped it grow into one of the biggest-if not the biggest-exhibitor at each show it attends, while it’s reputation with educators, librarians and book trade professionals makes it one of the busiest.

ABOUT COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT
The Combined Book Exhibit a Book promotion and marketing service for authors and publishers at major trade and consumer book fairs around the world. We help 100s of traditional and self-published authors and publishers market their books through book fairs and shows each year.

The target audience at the shows we attend annually include librarians, publishers, distributors, booksellers and consumers. CBE’s service is an affordable way to reach these markets without having to attend personally. CBE’s 85 year service has helped thousands of authors and publishers showcase and promote their books to buying audiences, saving themselves thousands of dollars in booth costs and travel.

In addition to book display services at book fairs, CBE also offers a complete social media consultation and set-up, book trailer production and promotion, autographing services at book fairs, and help with Rights sales globally through our affiliated company, Pubmatch.com.

In addition to book display services at book fairs, CBE also offers a complete social media consultation and set-up, book trailer production and promotion, autographing services at book fairs, and help with Rights sales globally through our affiliated company, Pubmatch.com.

A targeted marketing campaign is the key to increasing your sales and CBE is there to help with exposure of your titles in the United States and around the world.

THE Combined Book Exhibit® is one of the most widely recognized and highly respected names in the publishing community. For over 75 years, CBE has been showcasing published works at national and now international book shows and expos, becoming a dependable resource for the publishers it serves, and the librarians and educators who depend on it. THE COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT’S® reputation with publishers has helped it grow into one of the biggest-if not the biggest-exhibitor at each show it attends, while it’s reputation with educators and librarians makes it one of the busiest.

THE Combined Book Exhibit® attends the the high-volume and highly active National and International book fairs and conferences in the U.S and around the world. CBE attends (as both an exhibit and a partner) the largest English-speaking trade fair in the U.S, BookExpo/BookCon, as well as major international venues in London, Frankfurt and Beijing. See our SHOW SCHEDULE for a detailed and complete list of shows.

Most domestic exhibits are arranged according to the Bisac System of Classification. Exhibits and catalogues at bookseller and international venues are arranged alphabetically, first by publisher then by title.

5. An attendee sees my title at one of your displays and is interested. How can they contact me?

Combined Book Exhibit® creates an Exhibit Catalogue for each show it attends. Each catalogue includes a Publisher Directory that lists the ordering and contact information of every publisher on display. The COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT® also has a comprehensive database on its website with publisher contact information for each book it handles for an entire year.

6. Why wouldn’t I just cut out the middleman and be an exhibitor at these shows myself?

When you allow the COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT® to display your book, you get the help of over 85 years of experience and reputation bringing attention to your books. CBE also handles the cost of freight, labor, travel and show expenses, making what could be a several thousand dollar venture for you (per show!), into a single manageable fee.

Aside from displaying your work at shows, which includes inclusion in the show catalogue, your title and company information will also be included on the CBE online database which can be accessed from our CATALOG AND REPORTS page. This site is fully searchable by title, author, subject, and publisher and is utilized, free of charge, by librarians, educators and publishing trade professionals.

You may also reserve a full-page ad in one of the COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT’S catalogues for only $150.

What We Do

Combined Book Exhibit is a book marketing resource that allows you to have your books promoted at trade shows and Book Shows across the country and the world for just a small entrance fee and no need for you to travel. But there's more to it than just that Read More